Emptying The Media Hopper - formlabs Fuse Blast Manual

Turn off Fuse Blast before emptying the waste hopper. Always close the waste hopper
valve before operating the Fuse Blast. Failure to do so will cause particulates to
NOTICE
bypass the waste hopper and saturate the HEPA filter.
The waste hopper valve is a pinching hazard. Keep hands clear when opening and
closing the valve knife gate.
CAUTION
To empty the waste hopper:
1. Place a 11 L (3 gal) container or disposal bag under the waste hopper valve.
2. Pull out the waste hopper knife valve to drain the hopper. If no waste flows out, use a blunt
implement to make sure there is no internal obstruction.
3. Allow the waste to drain out of the hopper into the container.
4. Close the waste valve knife valve.
5. Dispose of the waste according to local waste disposal regulations.
Unsintered used SLS powder must be disposed of in accordance with applicable
ordinances and environmental regulations for plastic waste. Particular caution must be
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taken with powdered plastic, as it is a microplastic and poses severe environmental
repercussions.
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Emptying the media hopper

The Fuse Blast is designed to be used with only one blasting media type at a time. Make sure
to empty the media hopper thoroughly before switching blasting media types.
The media hopper valve is a pinching hazard. Keep hands clear when opening and
closing the valve knife.
CAUTION
Always close the media hopper valve before operating the Fuse Blast. Failure to do
so will cause media to drain out onto the floor.
NOTICE
To empty the media hopper:
1. Place a 9 L (2.4 gal) container under the media hopper valve.
2. Pull out the media hopper knife gate to open. If no media flows out, use a blunt implement
to ensure there is no internal obstruction.
3. Allow the media to drain out of the hopper into the container.
4. Close the media valve.
5. Dispose of the used blasting media according to local waste disposal regulations. Unsintered
used SLS powder must be disposed of in accordance with applicable ordinances and
environmental regulations for plastic waste. Particular caution must be taken with powdered
plastic, as it is a microplastic and poses severe environmental repercussions.
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